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    89 year old lady driver

    I have just read about the mature lady of 89 years old driving so many miles and being so well informed about her car and it's care. She is to be admired for her independence and guttsiness! Bravo, for you, Lady!

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  • Lady Purple Heather's Red Hatter Birthday Potluck Luncheon

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    Best of the Rest -- Old Lady and Airbag

    An young man driving a convertible in a big hurry. An old lady carrying a bag in a cross walk. Who do you think comes out on top in this confrontation?


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    Pam Brody

    She's plucky, bawdy, hilarious and unforgettable. Pam is a throwback to an era where entertainers did it all! So gather around the piano and prepare to smile for Miss Pam Brody!


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    My Fair Lady, Indeed

    Julie Andrews is one of my all-time favorite actresses. When my brother and I were kids, we would sit for HOURS watching movies like Mary Poppins and My Fair Lady. I watched The Sound of Music over and over, trying to be just like Maria, the young nun...

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    Jim Skinner

    Jim Skinner is 85 years old and says he doesn't have time for "old lady games."


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    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Born: Oct. 11, 1884
    Died: Nov. 7, 1962
    American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the most admired women in the world.


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    Locks of Love

    After being diagnosed with cancer, Peggy Hartzog's first thoughts were about her own wants. But she soon began to think more about the needs of others. That's when she remembered her old red hair. The result was a very unusual donation.


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    Picture of the Day and B'Days for Jan. 17

    The festivities for the Obama family's big week kick off today with future First Lady Michelle Obama's 45th birthday. Speaking of the Obamas, our picture of the day is a piece of history that will play a big role at the Inauguration.


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    ACT 4 THE CONCLUSION

    When the Act 3 saga ended, I had returned from war to my friends and family. While I was away, my parents had moved from Catalina to a little town called Hemet, Ca.. Several months later, after spending time working on Catalina Island, I moved to Hemet....

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    Georgia Kleinhenz

    We all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?


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    Donna Fargo

    Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life -- she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-Award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.


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    The Wart Tree

    Ming Aralia In the late seventies, early eighties, I owned a restaurant called Weiner King. I know, it's funny, but I did. The restaurant originated in Flemington, NJ. There were several franchises. One in Warminster, PA, one in Morristown, PA,...

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    Forrest Gump in One Minute in One Take

    The film Forest Gump is on the all-time favorites list of just about every baby boomer. It was a huge hit because it hit all of the touchpoints in boomers lives. If you didn't see it, here it is in one minute, in one take.


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    BOO!!!

    In celebration of Halloween which I still don’t quite understand, I pay homage to the many ways that people scare the crap out of others in order to receive pleasure...very disturbing.Our BFF, Sweet Pea, sent me a totally nondescript email link to a...

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    Singing the Blues to Overcome Them

    Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.


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    Gun Totin', Flag Wavin'

    America demanded more. Viewers wanted to know why Rachel carries a gun? Is Chariot OK? What does she love most about America? Here are the answers.


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    Jose Feliciano

    The man who has been called the world's greatest living guitarist talks to Growing Bolder about his legendary career.


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    The Voice of the Duke Ellington Orchestra

    Kay Davis auditioned on a dare, and the next thing she knew, she was the vocalist of one of the greatest bands of all time. Now, in her late 80s, Miss Davis is being sought after again as one of the last direct links to the Duke Ellington Orchestra.


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    A Lesson about Burning Bridges

    More than 25 years ago someone told me I should never burn the bridges I’ve crossed in life because I never know when I may have to make a U-turn and cross back over that same bridge.I never gave that statement much thought back then but the older I...

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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Riding With Rachel

    In this episode of the Growing Bolder TV Show, we're hopping in the backseat of the most famous classic car on the Internet. America's favorite gun totin', flag wavin' 91-year-old takes us on a wild ride.


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    Sneak Peek: Rolling With Rachel

    Every week on WMFE-TV (PBS), Growing Bolder brings you inspirational motivational and fun stories about people who believe it's not about age; it's about attitude.


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    Growing Bolder is Volunteering

    We hear it all the time. Volunteers get paid in satisfaction and that's something money can't buy. Julia's retirement isn't what she imagined. It's better. Long hours and hard work never felt so good.


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    McCain's VP Selection and Obama's Acceptance Speech

    Everywhere you look -- people are Growing Bolder! And the political world is reeling because this just in: John McCain has selected the person who will be by his side for the 2008 presidential race. Meet Sarah Palin, the GOP candidate for vice...

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    Ginger's In The House!

    Today I watched magic happen again. Ginger preformed at the nursing home I work at as she does...

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    Ovarian Cancer ... Our Family's Story

    If you've planned a wedding, you know how stressful it can be. Who's sitting where? What do you mean hydrangeas are out of season? And a photographer costs HOW much? Two-and-a-half years ago, I was in the throes of dealing with those very issues, which...

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    Romancing the Road

    This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.


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    Hazel Brooks

    As I got up to leave, she said: “I wish we had known each other when we were younger. I think we would have been the best of friends.“ Her name is Hazel Brooks and she is 80 years old. We sat next to each other on my recent flight from Grand...

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    Day 74: Sense and Silliness

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    NO GROUP FOR ME HERE

    I was so "happy" when I heard about "The Red Hat Society!" I went out and I bought myself the very "last" red hat with a big purple band of lace around it and a big purple rose on it and a pair of red slip on sandals and clutch purse then came home and...

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    Bird Lady of Altamonte Headed For Heaven

    Ann Young died. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet. She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone. She was known...

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    Life's Odometer: Smiles Per Gallon

    Is she still going strong at nearly 91? Is her beloved "Chariot" still going strong at well over half-a-million miles? We just had to know if GB favorite Rachel Veitch and her classic car are still racking up the mileage.


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    Rachel Veitch: International Celebrity

    Every day, we get questions about America's favorite hard-driving, gun-toting nonagenarian. She shares her busy plans for the coming months and does something she's never done before -- allows someone else to get behind the wheel of her beloved Chariot.


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    Brenda Lee

    Brenda Lee is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Actually, she's a lot of both. She's the only woman in music history to be inducted into the hall of fame for both and will be awarded with the Pioneer Award this year.


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    Farewell, Eunice Kennedy Shriver

    There are a handful of celebrities or political figures whose deaths stab me in the heart....

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    Give These Guys a Medal

    It takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.


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    Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History Lessons

    With all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that sometimes it...

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    Telephone calls

    "Hallo, this is Jacoba speaking." "Good evening, my name is Sofie, and I have a very special...

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    Southern Routes

    There was a land of Cavaliers and Cotton Fields called the "Old South." Here in this pretty world, Gallantry took its last bow. Here was the last ever to be seen of Knights and their Ladies Fair, of Master and of Slave. Look for it only in books, for it...

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    One more round of applause for Florida's Senior Athletes at the National Senior Games

    This is a couple of months old but the Florida Senior Athlete contingent that traveled to the San...

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    Fast Forward: Something to Think About

    The story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.


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    5 Questions With: M.J. Neary

    Marina Julia Neary is an award-winning historical essayist, multilingual arts & entertainment journalist, published poet, playwright, actress, dancer and choreographer. Plus, she's Growing Bolder!


  • Fountain of Youth Springs in Vegas, Baby

    Mega-stars who rose to fame more than three decades ago, including Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, are finding a new home in Sin City. Find out why the neon desert is such a draw for these smokin' hot stars.


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    Go Under the Knife to Get In That Bikini

    No doubt about it, it's swimsuit season once again. Nothing feels better than the sun on your body in the heat of the summer. But then again, nothing feels worse than looking down at your body and wondering what the heck happened to it!


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    The Climb of a Lifetime

    Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.


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    The Top 20 GB Blogs

    Want to know what's hot? Check out this week's top 20 blogs on GrowingBolder.com. And if your blog isn't on the list, get your friends and family to read yours and help it rise up the ranks!


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    Bird Lady Flies To Heaven

    Ann Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.


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    5 Questions With: Alice Hornbaker

    In our ongoing series called "5 Questions With," Growing Bolder looks for insight and advice from people who are living life with attitude, proving that it's never too late to go after dreams. Alice Hornbaker may be retired, but she's busier than ever!


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    When Roger Kaputnik used to visit

    On my blog, I have been writing columns about the Casey/Caylee Anthony story for a little over a year now. Over time, the natives have gotten restless all around the Internet. Explosive arguments and insulting comments are running wild on blogs and...

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    Day 89: So Far West I'm East

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    Scarlet Threads of Largo present the 2009 Red Hat Olympics Review

    I can't explain how much fun we had! You just had to be there to experience the fun, laughter,...

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    Day 77: Happy Talk

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    The GB Top 50

    It's the unofficial playbook for life.



 

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